Saline native Bowens Navy discharge and Dechert’s Army service noted
Ralph Edwin Bowen a Gunner’s Mate third class from Saline Michigan was honorably discharged after 35 months in the Navy. Pfc Kenneth E Dechert of the 97th Infantry Division earned a Combat Infantryman Badge in campaigns in the Ruhr Pocket and Czechoslovakia and redeployed to Japan after Europe. Major H F Kramer announced the discharge and family ties are listed with Mrs Graydon Everett and her brother Clare J King referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Edwin Bowen
East Michigan Ave
Saline, Mich
Navy
Kenneth E. Dechert
East Michigan
Woith
H.F. Kramer
S. 97Th Infantry Division
Europe
Japan
Pfc
Dechert
Camp Roberts
California
97Th Infantry Division
886Th
Pfe. Dechert
Ruhr
Czechoslovakia
97Th Infantry
United States
Soldier Jack Winkle Returns After 42 Months Overseas
Jack Winkle arrived home after about two and a half years in the Army with the 102 Infantry Division and a Field Artillery Battalion. He first shipped to Europe after basic training at Camp Blanding Florida and helped cross the Rhine in the invasion of Germany. Since V E Day he served with the Army of Occupation, recently stationed in Cassel Germany, a city once beautiful now in ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Jack Winkle
Camp Blanding
Fla
Seventh Army
Rhine
Army of Occupation
Cassel
Saipan
Lincoln
Nebr A
Red Cross
U.S.S. Prince William
H. D
Denver
Calo
Navy
Department
Washington, D. C
716Th Railway Operating Battalion
States
McCormick
C. A
R. Q. Bn
Esslinger
U.S.S
Newman K. Perry
U. S
Kernersville
Navy Department
J.S
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Veterans’ Administration
Navy enlistment drive to accept applicants in Ann Arbor
Navy recruiter J. N. Crockett will interview and accept applicants at the Ann Arbor post office each Monday from 12 to 4. Enlistment terms range 2 to 8 years with GI Bill benefits and family allowance. Ex Army Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel receive Seaman First credit and peacetime sea pay. Navy offers ten opportunities for regular Navy enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Crockett
Ann Arbor
Post Ofice
Army
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Navy
Stewarts
Women’s Club Meeting Delights New Arrivals And Local News
Native land women are considered equal to men and look forward to a brighter future now that war has ceased. Mrs. Lo prefers Chinese food. Robert Sherrette and Mrs. Martin sang Schubert Serenade. Mrs. Dan Hall hosts club on Tuesday February 19 with transport arranged via Mrs. Thomas Shurtz. Charles L. Davison, 90, dies in Pittsfield Township. a Davison funeral with Rev. Loucks. burial at Davison. Survivors include son Leonard J. Davison. Davison named president of Pittsfield Village Association. new officers listed including H. A. Whipple treasurer and N. R. Kretzschmar secretary. Regular board meeting set for Monday at Mrs. Blagdon’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sherrette
Martin
Dan Hall
Charles L. Wooden
Pittsfield Township
Staffan-Hildinger
C. H. Loucks
Davison
Alice Conger
Ann Arbor
Leonard J
W. Ellsworth Road
Charles N. “Davison
Pittsfeld
Vonald Kemple
Edgewood Avenue
W. Wakenhut
N. R. Kretzschmar
H. A. Whipple
H. J. Borgman
R. L. Lawrence
Otto Haab
B. K. Buchen
Mr. Kemble
Mr. Wakenhut
Charles Blagdon
N. 4H. Hill
Byron Geller
Veterans Q and A from Washington Bureau column
A wartime questions column answered servicemen and family inquiries. Topics include 121st quartermaster unit status, points for discharge, dependent allotments, contacting overseas relatives, Navy photos, unit whereabouts, ship positions, and World War I veteran pensions with guidance to Red Cross and VA offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bureau of National Weekly Service
Eye St. N. W
Washington, D.C
Yanceyville
A. L
Eleazer
Central Lods Social Notes Highlight Windsor Visits
Mrs Kate Dresch of Windsor spent last week with her sister and brother Mrs Kalmbach and George Scheffler. Several social visits occurred including Mr and Mrs Bert Moore and family with Mr and Mrs Ernest Wild and family. A Sunday dinner gathering included Mr and Mrs William Lindemann and others in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Dresch
Windsor
Clara Kalmbach
George Scheffler
Miles Wilson
Kalmbach
Bert . Moore
Ralph
Laverne
Margaret Braun
Charles Naylor
Robert Grosshans
Ernest Wild
Bert Moore
William Birkle
Lewis Rentz
Raymond
Burkhardt
Gene Scott
Bonnie
Mark Sweetland
Glen Hanson
Ronald
Richard Anderson
Erwin Lindermann
Atie
DDT Proves Highly Effective Mosquito Killer
Agriculture researchers report applying microscopic DDT crystals to individual mosquitoes. Many insects survive for hours yet die within a day or less. Death is certain but can be slow, highlighting varying envenomation times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Departments of Agriculture
Teaching World History To Prevent Repeats Of War
A columnist argues that thorough instruction in world history is essential to prevent future wars. He contends readers underestimate past horrors and warns that forgetting the sufferings and glories of war will repeat the cycle. He calls for comprehensive history education over abstract mathematics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Frederick
Bismark
Europe
Germany
Hell
America
Snitch
Earth
Radio for Trucks A Nationwide Truck Radio System
A Federal Communications Commission filing requests permission to equip 100 Chicago trucks with FM radio units similar to police car radios. The system aims to speed freight handling, save about 10 miles per truck per day, cut time and wear, and improve safety by dynamic routing and rapid assistance during accidents or breakdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Communications Commission
Chicago
Coral Beds Made Iwo Jima Roads Possible for Heavy Gear
Historic notes credit coral beds with supporting the weight of tanks and heavy artillery on Iwo Jima. Without coral foundations the island’s soft ash and sulfur rocks would have crumbled under Marine vehicles and the 68,000 pound bomber mobility once needed for air base construction.
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Iwo Jima
Marinhas Islands
Locusts Fall to Ground Attacks and Habitat Loss
A 17 year locust swarm is easy prey for ground and air foes such as digger wasps domestic fowls and hogs. Predatory insects feed on eggs. In towns nearby cica das are attacked by English sparrows. Woodland clearing and shrinking forests limit the locust numbers.
Poppies Best For Gardens Not Cut Flowers
Poppies are nicer as landscape subjects than for cut arrangements. If cut, sear stem ends, place in deep water, and rest in a cool basement for hours before using. Petals often drop by the next day. best to keep them in the garden for vivid color display.
Cranes Document Rare High Altitude Flight
An aviation observer noted European cranes migrating at 215000 feet while Himalayan climbers reported cranes passing at 14000 feet. The report emphasizes cranes flying well above typical aviation limits and at heights near visibility thresholds.
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Himalaya
Yrase
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Mrs. Graydon Everett
Clare J. King
Soak
ADS
U. S. Air Force
Carl A. Spaatz
Boyertown
Allied Air Force
North Africa
Woman’s Club
Pittsfield
Regulay
Lods
Francine Helterbran
Charleroi
Roy S. Carson
Washington County
Pascal Gelery
Pillsbury's Gold
Kroger's
All P
Avondale
Saline ‘Mercantile Co
Deen
Leonard Gas
Arthur Sand
Elvin
Armbruster
N. Ann Arbor St
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